Add 6/56 and 28/63
6/56 + 28/63 is 139/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
28/63 = 28 × 8/63 × 8 = 224/504 - Add the two like fractions:
54/504 + 224/504 = 54 + 224/504 = 278/504 - 278/504 simplified gives 139/252
- So, 6/56 + 28/63 = 139/252
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